One piece plastic stirrup - has eye for stirrup strap, and hollow footrest to hold heavy loading elements

摘要

The one-piece, plastic stirrup comprising a U-shaped curved body piece having two side legs, which are joined by a bottom footrest, and an eye through which the stirrup strap passes. The footrest may be provided, if necessary with an anti-skid surfacing of elastic material. The stirrup is reinforced by glass fibre or by wires which are embedded in at least the curved portion. Loading elements are contained in a hollow space in the footrest and serve to add weight to the stirrup and lower its centre of gravity. A lid of elastic material covers the space. The stirrup may be produced by injection casting or moulding techniques.